Gordon “Gordie” S. Gudmunson, age 61 of Helena, passed away August 6, 2011. He was born July 16, 1950 to Gerhard and Doris (Hastings) Gudmunson in Williston, N.D. and grew up in the Watford City, N.D. area.
Gordie left home at an early age to work in the oil fields. He was employed with various ranches, he owned and operated his own exploration drilling rig and owned and operated a feed store. Gordie gathered wild horses for BLM in the Pryor Mountains for many years. He then worked for various race tracks and owned and operated the Horseshoe Originals by Gordio. Gordie was an enthusiastic entrepreneur. His principle occupation was a Horse Farrier and a Ranch Foreman. He married his soul mate, Ebbie Williams on June 20, 2009 in Helena.
Gordie had many hobbies and interests. He trained horses and worked with cattle, was a professional story teller, and enjoyed BBQ-ing. His ultimate joy was to take Ebb out to dance. Most of all, Gordie loved being with his family and friends. He also was a founding member of Eagle Mount riding program and supported the Helena High School Rodeo.
Gordie was preceded in death by his father, Gerhard and his brother, Kenny Gudmunson. He is survived by his mother, Doris; wife, Ebbie of Helena; his children, Tony (Sharon) of Socorro, NM; Kelly (Patty) of Tallahassee, FL; Andrea (Kent) of Glendive, MT; CR and Cierra Kunesh of Helena, MT; Jon (Stacy) Lamson of Hammond, MT; grandchildren, Kyle (Laci), Lindsey (Allen), Tyler, Camden, Shad, Anthony and Charlie; great-grandchild, Ryder; siblings, Wayne of New Rockford, ND; Barbara (Bill) Mathis of Watford City, ND; Dolly (Ted) Pfau of Minot, ND and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service to celebrate Gordon’s life will be held Thursday, August 11, 2011, at 6 p.m. in the entry hall of the grandstands at the Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds. There will be a pot-luck reception to follow. Memorials may be sent in Gordie’s name to Eagle Mount, 3400 Centennial Dr., Helena, MT 59601 or to the Helena High School Rodeo Team, 4000 Deal Ln., Helena, 59602. To offer a condolence or share a memory of Gordon, please visit: www.retzfuneralhome.com.
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Geraldine(Hastings)Copper says
After many many years (to many to count)my husband and I looked Gordon up and located where he was at near Helena; called and he was so warm and welcomed us when we visit him back in 2006–I will always remember that — he is six months older I am. So to me it is a great loss and to early for him to be gone. Our prayers and thoughts go out to Ebb and family.We celebrate with Ebb and family his life of love and warm memories. And most of all I will always remember his smile.
Jill and Pat McGlenn says
Our hearts ache for you and yours, Ebbie. Gordon was so much more than our farrier! His knowledge, stories and jokes made him fun to be around, but it was his huge, loving, giving heart that shone through and touched us deeply. Words cannot express how much we will miss him.
Jill, Pat and Jacqueline McGlenn
Clay Pipinich says
Sorry, to here about your lost.
Liesl Nopp says
Tara, Camden and Lucien says
The horse world and Montana has lost a very loving and caring man…prayers to all of you
Marjoire Gilbert says
It was a shock to see that Gordon had passed away. He was a wonderful man and friend. It was my pleasure to meet and get to know him thru natropathic and holistic medicine. I did Therapeutic touch for him many times. I think of him often and will miss him greatly.
Gina Harris says
I so sorry for your loss.I got to spend some time with him and he was a kind and loving man. He was taken way to soon and will be so missed by meany .
Mary Ellen & Russ McDonald says
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you Ebbie and the rest of Gordon’s family. He loved talking about his family and telling his stories when shoeing and trimming our horses. We’ve known him through the horses for so many years and feel so lucky to have known him.
Wanda says
Kelly and Family ~ I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Gordon was quite the cowboy and story-teller. We all had some fun times together. He will be missed by many.
Martha Howey says
Ebbie and Family, So sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort
you at this time. Martha
DEBBIE AND DEVERE SCHRAMM says
WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GORDON WAS ALWAYS KIND AND WOULD SAY HI WHEN WE WOULD SEE HIM. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. JUST REMEMBER HE LOVED YOU ALL. HE WAS A GOOD GUY.
Cheryl and Conrad Hale says
Ebbie…we were so sorry to hear of Gordon’sQ passing. We will miss seeing your faces at Lakeside. Your happiness together was very very obvious. Wishing you ALL the best Ebbie! Take good care of you!
John Reedy says
To watch Gordon shoe a horse was to see an artist at work. Gordon would move around an animal with the fluidity and grace of a dancer. Calm, strong and efficient. Men half his age would strain and sweat and tremble to work one hoof as Gordon did ’em all while telling a story. His influence on the folks around him was significant – he will be missed. My sincere condolences to Ebbe and his family.
Keith and Gail Hatch says
The horse world has lost a great shoer and horseman. Gordan will be sorely missed. Condolences to Ebbie and family.
Ed and Maggie Thomas says
Condolences
Mike and Kadie Briggs says
Gordon will be missed by many. He was such a fun, full of life cowboy that had an infectious smile. Every time Mike rides Ringo, he will think of Gordon and the friend he was.
Our prayers are with family and friends that mourn his loss.
TERRY & SHIRLENE STOWERS says
Condolences
Barb Barnes and Autumn says
Ebbie… our love and prayers are with you and your loved ones. Remember, when you can, to lean back and rest on all the love and prayer coming your way.